The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 750Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 121,800
€ 97,300
€ 121,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 750Ld is 6.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
126.4
207.1
119.5
200.6
207.1 in
Length
200.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.79 %
General
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
G12
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.961

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 750Ld
395 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 750Ld
561 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
BMW 750Ld
11.58 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 750Ld
40 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
821 mi
Range
508 mi
BMW 750Ld
821 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
208.4 kWh
BMW 750Ld
121.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 750Ld
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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